ストレンジ・プラス

Strange+ (ストレンジ・プラス, Sutorenji Purasu) is a Japanese manga series created by Verno Mikawa. It was serialized in the Monthly Comic Zero Sum magazine from March 2002 to December 2018. The story revolves around Kou, who comes to a slum in search of his runaway older brother, Takumi, only to find that Takumi runs a detective agency. Kou is then forced to join the agency, leading to a series of absurd and comical daily adventures. The series is known for its unique humor and distinctive characters. It was adapted into a TV anime in 2014, with the first season airing in January and a second in July. The anime episodes are about four minutes long, focusing on the interactions between the detective agency members and the bizarre incidents they encounter. Main characters include Kou, the underachieving tsukkomi (straight man) younger brother; Takumi, the twisted agency head older brother; Masamune, the muscular otaku; and Miwa, the sharp-tongued secretary. Numerous other unique supporting characters include a lolicon doctor, a manipulative nurse, and a ditz of a maid. The story is largely episodic, focusing on the detective agency's daily operations and the comical interactions between the characters. Overall, Strange+ is a light-hearted and humorous comedy.